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President Donald Trump says he will meet with Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Budapest, Hungary, in about two weeks. This follows a call between the two leaders Thursday in which Trump said they discussed U.S.-Russia trade “when the war with Ukraine is over,” calling the conversation “very productive.” The president also issued a harsh warning to Hamas, saying, “If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the Deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them.” He clarified, however, that he does not plan to send U.S. troops into Gaza.

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President Trump tightens federal hiring rules and signs a memo to ensure troops are paid as the government shutdown drags on, and a federal judge today temporarily blocked the administration from firing federal workers during the impasse. Meanwhile, President Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel today touted the results of Operation Summer Heat.

The Supreme Court today heard arguments about a high-profile case over Louisiana's Congressional District map. The outcome of the racial gerrymandering case could have an impact on the balance of power in the federal legislative branch, and the 2026 midterm election.

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President Donald Trump has posthumously awarded Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He also hosted Argentina president Javier Milei at the White House, and warned that U.S. aid to Argentina depends on Milei staying in power.

Four more bodies of deceased hostages have been transferred to Israel, while some families still await the return of their loved ones. Newly released hostages are adjusting to their new lives.

The U.S. military conducted a strike against a small boat off Venezuela's coast, with Trump sharing footage on Truth Social, reporting six fatalities. Meanwhile, the...

President Donald Trump on Monday, at the Gaza peace summit in Egypt, signed a historic cease-fire agreement alongside Middle East leaders. The day marked scenes of reunion as all 20 living Israeli hostages and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners were released, and the bodies of four deceased hostages were returned to Israel. Trump says phase two of the 20-point cease-fire plan has already begun, as he hails what he calls the "historic dawn of a new Middle East."

As the government shutdown enters its third week, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is warning that it may become the longest in...

The Hamas terrorist group is set to release 20 living hostages from the Gaza strip on Monday. Meanwhile, President Trump is set to visit Israel the same day the hostages are released.

President Trump has good news for troops, despite the government shutdown. Find out more about the announcement, and the worries that remain.

The leader of the Chinese regime had "a bad moment", but everything is okay now. That's the message President Trump sent out after he threatened a 100% tariff hike on China for what he called, Beijing's "great trade hostility" on rare earth export...

A factory blast at an explosives plant in rural Humphreys County, Tennessee, on Friday left more than a dozen people missing. Authorities say Saturday that no survivors have been recovered, with around 300 first responders scouring the site following the explosion.

Homecoming celebrations in Mississippi turned deadly, as two separate shootings left at least six people dead and more than a dozen injured. Police say one suspect is in custody in connection with one of the incidents.

As the government shutdown enters its 11th day, President Donald Trump directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to “use al...

President Trump today threatened to cancel a planned meeting with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping and threatened to raise tariffs on China after Beijing imposed tougher export controls on rare earths. In a Truth Social post, Trump said that starting November 1—or sooner—the U.S. will impose export controls on all critical software and add a 100% tariff on Chinese goods, on top of existing tariffs.

An explosion at a munitions plant in Tennessee killed multiple people this morning, with at least 19 reported dead or missing. Detonations continued for several hours after the initial blast. Authorities are...

A grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on two charges related to mortgage fraud. The Justice Department alleged that she misrepresented the use of her house in Norfolk, Virginia to obtain a lower mortgage rate.

President Donald Trump announced the timeline for the release of all Gaza hostages, saying they’ll be freed early next week. He projects optimism that terrorist group Hamas will disarm as the peace deal takes shape. Lawmakers from both parties credited the president for his peace efforts.

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Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two criminal charges today at his arraignment. Democrats accuse the Justice Department of political persecution, but Republicans say Comey could be facing further charges following a report alleging his FBI spied on conservative lawmakers.

President Trump announced today that he may travel to the Middle East this weekend as his negotiators work to seal a Gaza hostages-for-ceasefire deal, saying the agreement is “very close.” Negotiators have been meeting in Egypt, with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner also joining the talks.

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Staffing shortages at airports are causing delays as the government shutdown enters its seventh day. President Donald Trump says he’s talking to Democrats about health care—one of their demands to reopen the government. The White House also says it will use tariff revenue to fund federal food aid for mothers and young children.

Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House on Tuesday. The second visit from Carney this year comes amid a trade standoff between the United States and Canada. Trump gave Carney a warm welcome and said he was keep...

The government shutdown has entered its sixth day. The Senate is voting again Monday on both Democratic and Republican proposals to reopen the government. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has challenged Speaker Mike Johnson to a debate over the shutdown, while the White House warns that the closure could cost the country about $15 billion per week.

In Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order creating “ICE-free zones,” effectively barring federal immigration agents from operating on city-owned property. The Trump administration called the move a “betrayal of every law-abiding citizen.” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says some fed...

Protests are happening at immigration law enforcement facilities across the country. Officers resort to deploying tear gas and arresting protesters. The latest on President Donald Trump's efforts to deploy the National Guard.

Trump has been saluting the Navy in Norfolk, Virginia, this afternoon. That's as naval troops and gold star families honor the Navy's 250th anniversary.

The state department just released the 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report. A trafficking investigator and a survivor join us to unpack the report and what needs to be done.

A doctor of traditional Chinese medicine shares details about...

A multi-vehicle attack targeted ICE agents in Chicago Saturday. Homeland Security officials say agents were rammed and boxed in by vehicles, with one assailant carrying a semi-automatic weapon. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says the Trump administration has given him an ultimatum to call up the National Guard.

In Japan, the ruling party has elected a China hawk and staunch conservative as its next leader, positioning her to become the country’s next prime minister.

And on the Middle East, President Donald Trump announced Saturday afternoon that Israel has agreed to an initial withdrawal line in Ga...

In a breaking development, the Hamas terrorist group says it will release all remaining hostages held in the Gaza Strip, announcing it has agreed to parts of President Trump’s plan to end the war and is ready to negotiate further details. The statement comes after Trump gave Hamas until 6 p.m. ET Sunday to agree to his peace deal. In response, Trump said Israel must halt bombing to allow hostages to be released safely, adding that discussions on the details are underway.

On day three of the government shutdown, lawmakers remain deadlocked over funding. Senate Democrats ha...

It’s day two of the government shutdown. Democrats are demanding the repeal of parts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to reopen the government, while Republicans say that doing so would reopen loopholes allowing noncitizens access to taxpayer-funded health care.

Meanwhile, the White House has canceled nearly $8 billion in federal funding for hundreds of energy projects and signaled that certain government agencies will face cuts, as the Trump administration seeks to implement spending reductions during the shutdown.

Two people were killed and three others seriously wounded in an attack on a...

The federal government shut down today after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on a stop-gap spending measure. Senate Democrats blocked a procedural vote to reconsider a bill that would have temporarily reopened the government. The lapse in funding affects millions of federal workers as the debate over government spending continues.

Vice President JD Vance, in a surprise appearance at the White House briefing today, called on moderate Democrats to join Republicans in voting to keep the government open. He also said he doesn’t believe the shutdown will last long. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security sa...

With just hours left before government funding is set to expire, Democrats and Republicans are holding their ground, raising the likelihood of a shutdown. Federal agencies are bracing for impact as they prepare to furlough thousands of workers.

At the White House, President Trump, joined by Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, announced that Pfizer will significantly lower drug costs and invest $70 billion in U.S. manufacturing. Trump said the medicines will be available for direct purchase through a new federal website called Trump RX.

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President Donald Trump, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House today, unveiled a 20-point plan to end the Gaza war. Trump said the plan would bring an immediate cease-fire once both sides agree. Alongside peace efforts, the president also teased a tariff plan that could shake up Hollywood, pledging to impose a 100 percent tariff on movies made outside the United States.

With less than 48 hours until a potential government shutdown, the top four congressional leaders—two Republicans and two Democrats—met with Trump at the White House today. House Republicans have already passed a cont...

A gunman opens fire at a church in Michigan. At least one person is reported dead, but police say they expect to find more victims. Arian Pasdar has how president Trump is responding.

Propane tanks and cars are drifting through the streets in a small Arizona mining City after intense flooding. Four people have died and rescue teams are searching for a missing person.

U-N sanctions are back on Iran over its nuclear program. Meanwhile, a U-S citizen wrongfully detained in Afghanistan is now free.

Questions remain after Secretary Hegseth calls a rare...

President Donald Trump has ordered troops to be deployed to Portland to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, saying it’s in response to attacks by Antifa and other domestic extremists.

The State Department is moving to revoke the Colombian president’s visa after he urged U.S. soldiers to disobey Trump’s orders.

Trump touted a proposed TikTok deal this week, saying it addresses national security concerns. A social media expert joins us to examine whether the plan will truly keep Americans’ data safe.

FBI Director Kash Patel pushed back today after being accused of politicizing law enforcement. His remarks come a day after former FBI Director James Comey was indicted for making false statements to a Senate panel. President Donald Trump says he expects more indictments to follow.

At the United Nations, dozens of delegates walked out just before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered his speech. This comes as Trump teases a possible peace deal in the Middle East.

Meanwhile, frontline states in the European Union have agreed on the need for a “drone wall,” citing repeated airs...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday paving the way for a deal to keep TikTok operating in the United States. Under the plan, the app and its algorithms would be owned and controlled by majority American investors. The president also authorized the use of the death penalty in Washington and said he plans to sign another executive order this week aimed at dismantling “domestic terrorism networks.”

New evidence has been released in Wednesday's deadly shooting at a Dallas ICE facility. Authorities say handwritten notes reveal that ICE personnel and property—not detainees—were the intended targets...

One detainee is dead and two others remain in critical condition after a sniper targeted an ICE field office in Dallas, Texas. Authorities say the suspected shooter died by suicide, and anti-ICE messages were found on ammunition at the scene. The White House responded to the shooting, calling for an end to anti-ICE rhetoric.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the United Nations on Wednesday, warning that the world is experiencing the most destructive arms race in human history and that Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to expand his war beyond Ukraine. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio...

The man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump while he was golfing in West Palm Beach last year has been found guilty. A jury on Tuesday convicted Ryan Routh on all five charges, including attempted assassination of a presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer, and possession of a firearm with a tampered serial number. After the verdict, Routh tried to stab himself with a pen in the Florida courtroom but was quickly restrained by officers.

Trump has shifted his stance on Ukraine, now suggesting the country should fight to retake all land seized by Russia...

The Trump administration has announced a finding that shows Tylenol use in pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of autism. Officials say pregnant women should generally not take the drug unless they have very serious fevers.

The Supreme Court has temporarily upheld President Donald Trump’s authority to fire Federal Trade Commission (FTC) member Rebecca Slaughter. The nation’s highest court will hear the case in December and reconsider a decades-old precedent that limits who the president can fire.

Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show is returning to the air this Tuesday, after it was suspen...

Tens of thousands are expected to attend the memorial for Charlie Kirk tomorrow in Arizona. Authorities are preparing maximum security — with President Trump expected to speak.

The U.S. military carried out its third strike on boats carrying drugs, with three alleged drug dealers taken down. Footage shows the moment the boat was destroyed.

TikTok will continue to operate in the United States, after President Donald Trump spoke with Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping in a phone call and made progress to finalize a deal for TikTok. Under the deal, the Chinese-owned social media platform will transfer its U.S. assets to U.S. buyers.

The House of Representatives passed a resolution remembering conservative influencer Charlie Kirk and condemning his assassination.

The Senate rejected a seven-week stopgap government funding bill, hours after the House approved the Republican-backed bill. Lawmakers have until Sept. 30 to avert a government shutdown.

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Turning Point USA elects Charlie Kirk's widow Erika to be their new CEO and chair. And Utah Valley University re-opens after the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk on campus last week — with an increased presence of law enforcement on patrol.

The late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live has been taken off the air indefinitely. ABC made the announcement yesterday, following sharp backlash over Kimmel’s controversial remarks about the assassination of "Turning Point" founder Charlie Kirk.

Wrapping up his state visit to the UK today, President Trump bid farewell to the British Royal family and met...

King Charles welcomed President Trump to Windsor Castle for an unprecedented day of pomp and pageantry during the president’s second state visit to Britain. It marked the largest military ceremonial welcome for a state visit in living memory and came after a string of multibillion-dollar tech deals between the two nations.

The recently fired CDC director testified before the Senate Health Committee, offering her account of the dispute that led to her removal. She said the split followed clashes with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy.

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Utah officials are seeking the death penalty for the suspected assassin of Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors say new DNA evidence at the crime scene links the suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee today for the first time since his confirmation, with questions largely focused on the bureau’s handling of the Kirk assassination case.

President Donald Trump is filing a $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times, four of its reporters, and Penguin Random House, accusing them of defamation during the 2024 election. He arrived in London today for his se...

White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller confirmed on Monday that the White House will be going after networks that organized riots, street violence, and other activities, calling such groups a “vast domestic terror movement.” The comments were made as Vice President JD Vance hosted Charlie Kirk’s program days after the conservative commentator was assassinated last week while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. Meanwhile, Democratic leaders condemned the Sept. 10 assassination of Kirk and urged Americans to reject political violence while the investigation continues.

President Donald Trump signed an order sending the National Guard...

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he is ready to hit Russia with major sanctions once all NATO allies stop buying Russian oil, tying the move to a broader plan that also includes steep tariffs on China.

Turning Point USA, the organization founded by the late Charlie Kirk, announced that it will host a celebration-of-life event on Sept. 21 to remember Kirk.

The suspected shooter in the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk has been arrested, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced on Friday. He is a 22-year-old Utah resident named Tyler Robinson.

And a Pentagon spokesman said the Department of War has “zero tolerance” for any civilian or military personnel who celebrate or mock Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

Political scholars and ordinary people say the slaying of the 31-year-old political commentator is a possible watershed moment for the nation.

A manhunt is underway for the suspect who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA. The FBI has released photos of a person of interest and is offering a $100,000 reward for information.

Today, the nation marks 24 years since the September 11th terrorist attacks, when al Qaeda hijackers carried out a coordinated assault on the United States. Survivors and those impacted share their personal stories of that day.

Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. President Donald Trump confirmed his death on social media, calling him “great, and even legendary.” The president also ordered all American flags nationwide lowered to half-staff until Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Kirk, 31, was the co-founder of Turning Point USA, the largest conservative youth organization in the country.

Russian drones entered Polish airspace on Wednesday, according to Polish authorities, who say the drones were shot down with the support of military aircraft from NATO allies. It marks the first know...

President Donald Trump today condemned the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina. The suspect accused of killing 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska in August was free on cashless bail after having been arrested 14 times in the state.

Trump is expected to sign a proclamation following the release of the Make America Healthy Again Commission’s latest report today. The plan outlines strategies to combat the childhood chronic disease epidemic and builds on the commission’s first report, published in May.

In the Middle East, Israeli forces launched airstrikes in Qatar, targeting senior Hamas leaders. The...

The Supreme Court cleared the way for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to continue immigration operations in Southern California. The high court granted President Donald Trump’s emergency request to overturn a ruling that restricted immigration stops in Los Angeles. In a separate case, the chief justice allowed Trump to remove a member of the Federal Trade Commission.

Trump is still eyeing Chicago for the next crime crackdown. The Department of Homeland Security has already stepped up operations there, as Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker maintains his opposition to federal deployment.

France’s government fell Monday afte...

The Trump administration is ramping up efforts to combat illegal immigration across the country. The White House is zeroing in on cities and states from Chicago to Massachusetts and Georgia. Arian Pasdar has the roundup.

Two guests join us to unpack the major developments from the White House last week in countering our adversaries, and what to make of that hot mic moment during China's military parade.

Is the root of depression and anxiety hiding in nutrition? A doctor reveals how biochemistry could drive mental health challenges.

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President Donald Trump published a message on Truth Social Saturday hinting at a possible immigration crackdown in Chicago. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker accused him of threatening to “go to war” with an American city.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused CBS of deceptive editing. In response, CBS News said it will no longer edit guest interviews on its flagship Sunday program “Face the Nation.”

Florida plans to end all of its vaccine mandates. Trump calls it "a very tough position." A legal expert weighs in.

President Donald Trump continued his historic speed of action on Friday, signing the 200th executive order since taking office for a second term 228 days ago. The 200th executive order changes the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War.

Work at Hyundai’s Georgia complex that manufactures electric vehicles has been suspended after federal authorities detained hundreds of workers in a major immigration enforcement operation on Thursday, officials said.

The European Commission fined Google $3.5 billion for violating EU antitrust rules by disrupting competition in the advertising technology industry. Google challenged the EU ru...